Australia Wins 2-1 Against China in U20 Asian Cup!
Hey soccer fans! ⚽️ Exciting news from the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup in Shenzhen!
Australia’s under-20 soccer team, known as the Young Socceroos, played against China in an important match. Both teams had already made it to the next round, but they were playing to see who would top the group.
In the 23rd minute, Australia scored their first goal! A player named Medin Memeti took advantage of a mistake by China’s goalkeeper Liu Qiwei and kicked the ball between his legs into the net. Just two minutes later, another Australian player, Louis Agosti, scored again! His shot bounced off a Chinese defender, Qi Qiancheng, and went into the goal. Australia was leading 2-0!
But China didn’t give up! Before the 30th minute, Chinese player Kuai Jiwen scored a great goal by volleying (that’s when you kick the ball before it touches the ground) a cross from his teammate Xu Junchi. The score was now 2-1.
In the second half, China tried really hard to score again. Substitute player Mao Weijie almost scored with a header (that’s when you hit the ball with your head) but missed from just six yards away!
Even though China kept attacking, Australia defended well. The game ended with Australia winning 2-1. This means Australia finished at the top of their group with a perfect record, and China also moved on to the next round as runners-up. Great job to both teams! 🎉
Stay tuned for more exciting soccer action!
Reference(s):
Australia edge China to seal perfect group stage at U20 Asian Cup
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